Haley Carpenter blog8 TCA vs, JCM

The undefeated Trinity Christian Academy Lions take on the Jackson Central-Merry Cougars at the legendary Rothrock Stadium tonight. The Jackson Sun News team says "JCM coach Orentheus Taylor said last week after his team’s loss to Liberty the Cougars will have to work hard to be ready for the non-district game tonight." While the Cougars have been preparing for this game, so have the Lions. When word got up they the Lions were playing JCM, the TCA parents, teacher, and students have been sitting on edge waiting for this Friday night. JCM, Coach Blake Butler says, is probably one of the most athletic teams the Lions will face this season, so there can be absolutely no slack on defense.
Even though I cannot attend the game tonight, I am excited to see how our Lions will match up to the Cougars! GO LIONS!

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Plagiarism
1. If I was convicted of plagiarism and didn't really plagiarize, I would mad and probably would switch schools, because that is just unfair to punish someone when in reality, they didn't do anything wrong. It shows a lack of fairness and injustice to kids who are just trying to make it by.

2.My parents would be disappointed that I had plagiarized but not surprised. Being a high school student, we are constantly overwhelmed with homework and stress; sometimes, we feel as though our heads will burst right open, so we do absolutely anything to get an assignment down quick, so we can relax.

3. Just because your parents pay tuition does not guarantee an A on a test. It is up to you to work hard and earn a college education and have a chance at scholarships. Money can't buy everything in this world, unlike what most people believe.

4. This story, to be honest, has little to no effect on me. Yes, it opens my eyes to the consequences of plagiarism, but by the way our world is, it doesn't surprise me at all. It just shows how messed up and lazy we are. Also, it shows how easily we give up on things. Just because a case like the one at Piper comes up does not mean that you should quit, or resign in this case, when the situation starts to get difficult. Where has our integrity and resilience gone?!

5. I take away from this narrative that plagiarism is bad, and people don't like it. There are major consequences to plagiarism even when we don't think anything about it. Also, this article makes me mad, not at the kids but at the parents and staff. They should not have started this uprising and given up on their jobs.

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The questions of Grand Theft Auto V.

1. Is play endorsement?
I think people definitely play this game because it gives them freedom, from the actual world around us. For example, say some guy gets really mad because his boss ripped him off at work, so when they get home,. he plays this retarded game and kills a bunch of children in a hospital to let out their anger. This can be dangerous because what if all that adrenaline and anger goes to your head and you act on it in the real world, not realizing the consequences will be a bit different?


2.What do you get from playing?
I'm going to answer this question honestly and bluntly, NOTHING.


3.Who else in your life is playing?
If you are a teen playing this game, I think you're mostly likely playing because you're friends are playing, and they think it's "cool". To be considered in their crowd and continue being in their group, you do what they do. Consider your younger siblings, are they watching you play? What do they think about it? is this game going to affect their attitude?


4.Do you know when to quit?
For most people, they would say yes but in reality, I think the true answer is no. Some people are engulfed into this virtual world and just don't know when to put down the controller. This game is so ridiculous, it should be banned from children's eyes. This game can be so dangerous, you need someone to come slap you back into reality when your eyes finally glaze over from looking at a box on the wall for so long. Come on, people, STOP BEING SO STUPID.

5.Should Christians who are indwelt by the Lord Jesus Christ have moral issues with killing people in a virtual world?
one word. YES, this game is a problem and if Jesus was sitting there watching you play this game, you should and would be ASHAMED. I do not think the King of Kings would yell at the screen saying, "YEAH! GO STEAL THAT CAR AND GO HIT THAT OLD GUY WITH A CROWBAR!" Sorry folks, but that just will not happen. 

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Tennessee Schools have been stepping up their game including three local colleges, Union University, Freed Hardeman University, and UT Martin. Impressively, Both Freed and Union have been top tier schools for the past 13 years. ThIs year FHU was ranked #7 of Tennessee's safest schools. Rodney Weaver, the FHU director of campus safety and security says that "The safety of our students is a priority of the university". I love Freed Hardeman seeing that my older sister is a student there and one of my canidates as a college in a few years.


Also, off subject, Trinity Christian Academy plays South Gibson tonight at 7:00! The Lions will take on the Hornets and it should be a great game! GO LIONS!

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With Peyton Manning's record of seven touchdown passes, the Denver Broncos assailed the Baltimore Ravens with ease. The 49-27 score turned heads and people are now saying,  "You can write it down now: The Broncos will be playing in this year's Super Bowl." They simply say this because the Broncos were barely functioning as a team, let alone were they expected to win. Manning is more than just focused this year to reach for the championship, I mean, let's be honest here, the superman can't play football for the rest of his life.
Everyone has their eye on the Golden Man because the Patriots have far too many problems on their offense to have Tom Brady's assistance and the Cincinnati Bengals are too young to compete with these top dogs. Manning remains humble however reminding his team that this was only one win, last year was last year, and there are still more games to come.
Overall, with Manning leading the pack, I think the Denver Broncos will turn out just fine this season.